Member of the DC Council defends the home rule in the middle of Trump’s threat to intervene

WASHINGTON – Following the recent comments of President Donald Trump, suggesting that the Federal Government take control of Washington, DC, Councilor Brooke Pinto expressed concern about the legitimate threat to the city’s self -government.

DC threatened origin rule

Pinto, who represents Ward 2, emphasized that Washington, DC has had a rule of origin for more than 50 years, allowing residents to choose their local leaders and make decisions about the future of their city.

The background history:

Last week, aboard Air Force One, the president criticized the governance of DC, referring to problems such as camps for homeless people and the management of the crime of the city. “There are too many tents on the grass,” Trump said, asking for a federal intervention.

Comments have caused concerns among residents and leaders of DC, with Pinto expressing their dismay of the possibility of losing control over local affairs.

What they are saying:

Pinto, in an exclusive interview about “On The Hill” of Fox 5, recognized the anxiety surrounding the president’s comments, but urged DC to continue focusing on the issues of his control.

“In what I and my colleagues remain focused on now is doing everything possible to manage our city in the best way we can,” Pinto said. “We end the year after the approval of my legislation with the lowest violent crimes numbers that we have had in 30 years.”

On the issue of the lack of housing, Pinto pointed out the efforts of the city to reduce the camps.

In the last two years, DC has reduced the number of people living in tents in almost half, implementing strategies such as the care pilot, which connects people with services and homes.

“We should not have people who live outside in unsafe and unworthy conditions,” he said. “We are working to ensure that people are transferred inside a safe and dignified home.”

The council member also highlighted the progress in crime reduction, referring to a 35% drop in violent crime.

Despite these improvements, the White House has continued to express concerns, and some federal leaders suggest that more action is needed. Pinto said that efforts to improve public safety, including initiatives to support the police and reduce violent crime, are ongoing.

“We have been successful, but there is still a job to do,” said Pinto. He mentioned the next legislation to improve police retention and more crime reduction strategies, emphasizing a comprehensive approach that includes prevention, support for officers and efforts to help people previously imprisoned to return to society.

When asked about the current association between local and federal governments, Pinto said that although the federal government plays a fundamental role in areas such as prosecution of crime and police reimbursement, DC must maintain its authority to make decisions that affect to its residents. “The Federal Government can and should help with things like filling vacancies, support the application of the law and provide resources,” he explained.

Pinto’s comments reflect their continuous commitment to DC’s self -government and the belief that local leaders are better equipped to address the challenges of the city.

“I am focused on public safety, education, housing and the improvement of our business environment,” he said. “We will continue working with the federal government, but our priorities are still local.”